Intergovernmental Relations: Australian federalism is in need of reform

Research Essay ( Intergovernmental Relations)
Research Essay
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A research essay of 3000 words, answering one of the selection of essay questions:

This questions: i chose number 1 what do you think and give me advice

1-“Australian federalism is in need of reform.” Discuss, giving a critical analysis of concerns raised, and proposed solutions.

2-Local government has been too long neglected in Australian public policy. Do you agree? How might constitutional recognition of local government make a difference?

3-Intergovernmental coordination provides both opportunities and challenges for policy actors. Discuss, with reference to both state and non-state actors engaged in the policy process.

4- “The response of the major political parties to federalism in Australia is better explained by pragmatism than ideology.” Discuss, with reference to at least one term of government of each major party in the past three decades.

5-The challenges of shared sovereignty within the Australian federation are comparable to the challenges of governing in a globalised world. Discuss, with particular reference to mechanisms of coordination and cooperation, and resolution of disputes.

This questions: i chose number 1 what do you think and give me advice

1-“Australian federalism is in need of reform.” Discuss, giving a critical analysis of concerns raised, and proposed solutions.

Here information what can you do:

This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:
• Explain and critically analyse the ways in which intergovernmental relations have
impacted on policy making capacity at the global, national, subnational and local level.
• Identify, explain and critically evaluate the mechanisms used to encourage coordination
and cooperation in intergovernmental relations, identifying their strengths and
weaknesses.
• Identify, critically analyse and discuss the major debates and controversies involved in
this subject, including debate around globalisation and the state, intergovernmental
coordination and cooperation, federal-state relations, centralisation and devolution,
states’ rights, proposals for the reform of the Australian federal system, fiscal federalism,
and the role of the High Court in shaping federalism through interpretation of the
Constitution.
• Locate, analyse and synthesise different kinds of evidence about intergovernmental
relations, federalism and public policy, from a range of sources.
• Communicate research findings and recommendations effectively to a range of
audiences